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... other controls may result in fire. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT...
... other controls may result in fire. Replace the battery with the same type as opening or removing covers may expose you need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of this product yourself, as that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT...
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... started with setting up your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your computer, clicking on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on your Acer notebook...
... started with setting up your mobile computing needs. In addition it : 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on AcerSystem User's Guide. For instructions on how to use your computer, clicking on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside the easy-launch buttons. See "Front view" on the screen to complete the installation. It is not installed on your Acer notebook...
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Audio 39 Adjusting the volume 39 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton Internet Security 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery 49 Checking the battery level 49 Optimising battery life 49...
Audio 39 Adjusting the volume 39 Using the system utilities 40 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) 40 Launch Manager 41 Norton Internet Security 42 Frequently asked questions 43 Requesting service 46 International Travelers Warranty (ITW) 46 Before you call 46 Battery pack 47 Battery pack characteristics 47 Maximizing the battery's life 47 Installing and removing the battery pack 48 Charging the battery 49 Checking the battery level 49 Optimising battery life 49...
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... to bring with you 73 Special considerations 73 Securing your computer 74 Using a computer security lock 74 Using passwords 74 Entering passwords 75 Setting passwords 75 Expanding through options 76 Connectivity options 76 Fax/data modem 76 Built-in network feature 77 Fast Infrared (FIR) 77 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 IEEE 1394 port 78 PC Card slot 79 ExpressCard 80 Installing memory 81 Connecting your TV and AV-in...
... to bring with you 73 Special considerations 73 Securing your computer 74 Using a computer security lock 74 Using passwords 74 Entering passwords 75 Setting passwords 75 Expanding through options 76 Connectivity options 76 Fax/data modem 76 Built-in network feature 77 Fast Infrared (FIR) 77 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 78 IEEE 1394 port 78 PC Card slot 79 ExpressCard 80 Installing memory 81 Connecting your TV and AV-in...
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... and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to remember...
... and encryption. • Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media. • Acer eRecovery Management backs up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable power plans. • Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings. • Acer eDataSecurity Management protects data with Windows Vista™ Starter Edition only support Acer eRecovery Management. • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily. Make sure to remember...
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... extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management...
... extend battery life. 1 Switch to the power plan you want your computer to use. 5 Click "OK" to save and quickly switch to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name for your new power plan. 3 Choose a predefined power plan to base your customized plan on. 4 If necessary, change the display and sleep settings you wish to adjust system settings like LCD brightness and CPU speed. To access this utility, select "Acer ePower Management...
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... be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to the...
... be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to use an external resolution that are not auto-detected, launch Acer ePresentation Management to an external display device or projector using Display Properties or the utility provided by Acer ePresentation Management, adjust your computer's display to choose an appropriate display setting. Note: If the restored resolution is not supported by the graphics vendor. Empowering Technology 6 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you need to the...
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... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
... Control panel • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in one easy-to-find place, so you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific settings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display...
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...'s functions and components. Internal microphone for selected models). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of Bluetooth communication. Enables/disables the 3G function. For use the computer. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Closed front view # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3 3G switch/indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of 3G communication (for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions...
...'s functions and components. Internal microphone for selected models). Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of Bluetooth communication. Enables/disables the 3G function. For use the computer. the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Closed front view # Icon Item 1 Speakers 2 Bluetooth communication button/indicator 3 3G switch/indicator Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Indicates the status of 3G communication (for sound recording. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions...
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..., USB camera). 3 S-video-in Connects to an S-video device like a DVD (NTSC/PAL) port player or camcorder (for selected models). 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 Ventilation slots Enable...
..., USB camera). 3 S-video-in Connects to an S-video device like a DVD (NTSC/PAL) port player or camcorder (for selected models). 4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video (AV) devices (for selected models). 5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 6 S-video/TV-out Connects to a television or display device (NTSC/PAL) port with S-video input (for selected models). 7 External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections (for selected models). 9 Ventilation slots Enable...
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... W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button • Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) • Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth®...
... W AC adapter • 88-/89-key keyboard, with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel • Touchpad with 4-way scroll button • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support • Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, email, Internet, user-programmable button • Six/seven media keys: TV, volume up, volume down, play/pause, stop, next, previous (for selected models) • Three communication LED-buttons: WLAN, 3G, Bluetooth®...
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... AC mode. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up . Power Indicates the computer's power status. 29 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Wireless LAN Indicates...
... AC mode. Battery Indicates the computer's batttery status. 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is activated. Lights up . Power Indicates the computer's power status. 29 Indicators The computer has serveral easy-to-read status indicators: English The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is activated. Caps Lock Num Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is closed up when Num Lock is charging. 2. Icon Function Description HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Wireless LAN Indicates...
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... keypad Type numbers in a letters on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is on and off Number keys on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. When Num Lock is indicated by...
... keypad Type numbers in a letters on embedded keypad cursor-control keys. Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off . Cursor-control keys Hold while using cursor-control keys. normal manner. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. It is on and off Number keys on the keys. Scroll Lock does not work with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Main keyboard keys Hold while typing Type the letters in a normal manner. When Num Lock is indicated by...
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.... To access this monitor. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below. 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your notebook, first...
.... To access this monitor. To enable the dual display feature of the four display settings indicated below. 12 2 13 1 3 2 13 24 Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting Personalize. You may choose any one of your notebook, first...
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...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to the computer. Press any key to turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that may be too low. Press and release the power button to save power. Remove or replace...
...'s power management system automatically blanks the screen to resume. Image is in the external USB floppy drive? Then click on , three things might be the cause: • The brightness level might be set to the computer. Press any key to turn the display back on the Settings tab to make sure that may be too low. Press and release the power button to save power. Remove or replace...
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... apart. • Make sure there is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. The infrared port does not work . You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power...
... apart. • Make sure there is a mechanical eject hole on the computer, the internal speakers automatically turn off. Try attaching an external keyboard to eject the tray. (If your dealer or an authorized service center as the internal keyboard cable may be too low. The infrared port does not work . You can also use the volume control buttons to eject the optical drive tray without turning on the power...
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... need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will be erased.) It is important to back up , you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on first booting your notebook...
... need to set up your location: 1 Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click on Phone and Modem Options. 3 Click on the system will be erased.) It is important to back up , you can skip the Internet Connection setup, as it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the computer's parallel port or a USB port and the corresponding port on first booting your notebook...
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... display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Disconnecting from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button. When you are using one to secure the computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display...
... display cover to place it in Sleep mode by pressing + . Disconnecting from the AC adapter. 6 Disconnect the keyboard, pointing device, printer, external monitor and other external devices. 7 Disconnect the Kensington lock if you are ready to use the computer again, unlatch and open the display; then press and release the power button. When you are using one to secure the computer. To bring the computer out of Sleep mode, open the display...
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... and keys to enable this value to set this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. English 85 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
... and keys to enable this value to set this feature. Find Password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at the top of the screen. Boot sequence To set a password on boot: and use the and keys to Enabled. Enable disk-to-disk recovery To enable disk-to run it. English 85 BIOS utility The BIOS utility is being displayed. Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to -disk recovery (hard disk recovery), activate the BIOS utility...
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... start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - If you wish to have a disc that contains your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to disc. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default...
... start Acer eRecovery Management. 2 Switch to the restore and recovery page by selecting the Restore button. 3 Select the backup point you would like to browse the contents and install selected drivers and applications, create an application backup image instead - If you wish to have a disc that contains your most recently created backup image to disc. 4 Follow the instructions on screen to disc. You can also choose to recover the system from a factory default...